How to TOTALLY delete WINCLEANER.TMP virus? Follow Manual Removal Instructions

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Be careful! Full path on computer: %TEMP%\II_F760\0\WINCLEANER.TMP

WINCLEANER.TMP is a pretty popular virus.
You can get it on your computer while downloading it bundled with some free software.
Sadly, most free downloads do not disclose that other programs will be installed, so you are more likely to get WINCLEANER.TMP on your PC without your own knowledge.

After being downloaded, WINCLEANER.TMP hijacks your browser and changes search settings.
WINCLEANER.TMP also causes an appearance of popup ads and browser redirecting.

WINCLEANER.TMP is very annoying and hard to get rid of.
Make a full backup of your PC before starting.
Follow the next steps to make your system clean again:

Removal guide for WINCLEANER.TMP:

  1. Uninstall WINCLEANER.TMP using Windows uninstallation applet (use Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall Program or Apps & features).
  2. Open Task Manager and terminate "WINCLEANER.TMP" processes.
  3. Use Windows search to find and remove "WINCLEANER.TMP" files and folders.
  4. Run services.msc and disable a "WINCLEANER.TMP" Windows service.
  5. Execute taskschd.msc to get rid of "WINCLEANER.TMP" scheduled tasks.
  6. Open regedit.exe and delete WINCLEANER.TMP registry keys and values.
  7. Inspect the properties of your desktop and Start menu shortcuts for WINCLEANER.TMP presence and "http://" links.
  8. Open your browser and disable WINCLEANER.TMP plugins. Disable all unknown plugins. Reset the browser settings.
  9. Clean your Recycle bin and temporary files.
  10. Restart your computer and check results.

Related Files:
%TEMP%\6A298489B7562C9E2C0163A571C4DD81.JSON
%TEMP%\II_F760\0\20.JPG
%TEMP%\II_F760\0\LICENSE.RTF
%TEMP%\II_F760\0\PACKAGE.INFO
%TEMP%\II_F760\0\WINCLEANER.TMP

File Information WINCLEANER.TMP:

Virustotal = 3/57
MD5 = 300AB35B1AA2F13F9180AE7DC27112A1
File Size: 5812128
OriginalFilename: WinCleanerSetup.exe
FileDescription: Windows Cleaner Setup
InternalName: Windows Cleaner Setup
CompanyName: ITVA LLC
FileVersion: 2.0.16.1
LegalCopyright: ITVA LLC

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